Cheap Apartments for Rent in the East Meadow Neighborhood of Johnston, IA from $500 (11 Rentals)

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4837 NW 62nd Ave
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4837 NW 62nd Ave

4837 NW 62nd AveJohnston, IA 50131
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Cornerstone Commons
1 to 2 Bedroom Apartments

Cornerstone Commons

6365 Merle Hay RdJohnston, IA 50131
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59th Avenue Senior Lofts
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59th Avenue Senior Lofts

4720 NW 59th AveJohnston, IA 50131
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East Meadow, Johnston, IA Local Guide

Cheapest Available East Meadow Apartments for Rent

 

The cheapest available apartment rental in the East Meadow area of Des Moines, IA is a 1 Bed unit found at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I priced from $548. Winwood Apartments has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,010. Here are the most affordable East Meadow apartments for rent in Des Moines, IA:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPriced From
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$548
Winwood ApartmentsBayberry (Studio)1BR,1BA$1,010
Brick Towne at Johnston1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1,050
CadenceA21BR,1BA$1,055
Mansions at HemingwayAshley1BR,1BA$1,275

Best Value Apartments for Rent in East Meadow, IA

As of March 28, 2025 the best value apartment in the East Meadow area is the $1.27 price per square foot Echo Model at The Ave at Johnston Commons in the in the Green Meadows West neighborhood starting from $1,455. The second greatest value East Meadow apartment is the Pilar Model at Mansions at Hemingway starting at $1,430 with a $1.43 price per square foot in the Green Meadows West neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for East Meadow apartments based on price per square foot:

Apartment ListingModel NameBed/BathPrice Per Sq.Ft.
The Ave at Johnston CommonsEcho3BR,2BA$1.27
Mansions at HemingwayPilar2BR,2BA$1.43
Johnston Gardens Apartmentsg.magnol2BR,2BA$1.39
CadenceA71BR,1BA$1.63
Residences at 62WOrchard Loft1BR,1BA$1.86
Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I1 Bedroom1BR,1BA$0.80
Brick Towne at Johnston1 Bed, 1 bath1BR,1BA$1.55
Winwood ApartmentsBayberry (Studio)1BR,1BA$1.71

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Pet Friendly Lifestyle
East Meadow, Johnston, IA

Ranked #8

Among neighborhoods in Johnston, IA for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities

Pet Friendliness Lifestyle Score

2.5
Pet Friendly

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Getting Around the East Meadow Neighborhood in Johnston, IA

Walk Score®

60 / 100

Somewhat Walkable

Some errands can be accomplished on foot

Bike Score®

44 / 100

Somewhat Bikeable

Minimal bike infrastructure

What Are Walk Score®, Transit Score®, and Bike Score® Ratings?

  • Walk Score® measures the walkability of any address.
  • Transit Score® measures access to public transit.
  • Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap East Meadow Apartments

How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom East Meadow Apartment?

The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom East Meadow Apartment is $548 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom East Meadow Apartment for rent?

Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in East Meadow is starting from $648 at Johnston Crossing Senior Apartments I.

What is the most affordable East Meadow Three Bedroom Apartment?

The best deal on a cheap East Meadow Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at The Ave at Johnston Commons and starts from $1,455.

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